ISM recognizes that successful teaching and learning can only occur in a healthy and safe school environment.  Thus, we expect the entire school community to prioritize health and safety.

Not only does ISM comply with all applicable health and safety laws, but we go far beyond by working to continually understand and execute best practices in all health and safety areas.  We recognize that it takes the collaborative efforts of our staff, students, parents/guardians, campus visitors, and service providers to achieve this goal on a daily basis. 

Our Greatest Safety Asset

While strong safety procedures, practices, and equipment are absolutely essential, the greatest safety asset a school can have in place is a vigilant community where every set of eyes focuses on the safety and wellbeing of everyone every day.  We have that!  Our ISM community comprises educators, parents, and students who live our mission as “conscientious, compassionate, and responsible citizens,” keeping an eye out for each other.

Health & Safety Policy

Under the guidance of the Health & Safety Committee and outside advisors, the ISM Board of Trustees has adopted the ISM Health & Safety Policy as the underlying foundation and overarching framework for the Comprehensive School Safety Plan (CSSP) and related health and safety policies, practices, procedures, and plans.

Health & Safety Committee

Our reputation for staying on top of student safety and wellbeing reflects the dedicated work of our Health & Safety Committee.  With outstanding staff involvement and incredible professional representation, the committee oversees an exemplary continuous improvement process. 

Over the years, the Health & Safety Committee’s guidance and the work of the ISM community have put a long list of security, safety, and health measures in place, including the following:

• A perimeter fence with lockable gates routes all visitors through the front office
• A visitor sign-in and badging system to make sure everyone on campus belongs and can be accounted for during an emergency or drill
• Emergency response plans, developed in partnership with the Seaside Police and Fire Departments as our first responders
• Off-campus evacuation locations coordinated with neighboring schools and churches
• A regular schedule of drills in preparation for fires, lockdowns, and natural disasters, with a debrief dedicated to improvement following each drill
• Highly effective working relationships with the City of Seaside police and fire departments